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The Arts: Inspiring Minds, Enriching Lives

91ÇÑ×Ó President Doug Hicks '90 reflects on the role the arts played in his experience as a 91ÇÑ×Ó student and how they have enriched many aspects of his life.

What's So Funny? Headlining Comic Joe Zimmerman ™05 Finds His Voice and With It Success

With CDs and specials, and appearances on a host of TV shows and networks, stand-up comedian Joe Zimmerman ™05 has hit his stride. 

Where Style Meets Confidence: Inside the 91ÇÑ×Ó Fashion Club

Jaliel King ™26 reflects on the work 91ÇÑ×Ó Fashion Club does to create a space for creativity, inclusion and self-expression on 91ÇÑ×Ó™s campus. From visits to Charlotte™s vintage markets to an annual fashion show, programming is another exciting aspect of life at 91ÇÑ×Ó.

Women ACT ACTivator Spotlight: Sara Tatum Pottenger ™79

Sara Tatum Pottenger ™79, a Women ACT ACTivator, believes in the power of women when they come together with a shared passion and purpose.

Wildcat Women Fund Spotlight: Maia Harrell ™20

Maia Harrell ™20 followed a strong line of women to 91ÇÑ×Ó. She is pleased about the opportunity to give through the Wildcat Women Fund and make a difference for those following in her 91ÇÑ×Ó footsteps.

Mario Martinez Estrada ™27 Strives to Expand Healthcare Access

His family™s fears of getting sick while uninsured and struggles to overcome language barriers inspired Mario Martinez Estrada ˜27 to pursue a medical career. The El Salvador native “now a U.S. citizen“works part-time at a local hospital and is conducting research to help remove roadblocks to healthcare in Hispanic communities.

91ÇÑ×Ó Scholar-Musician Awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Madeline Dierauf, a 91ÇÑ×Ó senior and professional fiddler, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship Saturday, making her one of 32 Americans selected this year for one of the most prestigious graduate scholarships in the world. Learn more.

91ÇÑ×Ó Faculty Team Up to Explore the Benefits and Pitfalls of AI

As AI tools proliferate, 91ÇÑ×Ó faculty and students experiment to find ways to enhance learning and test limitations. Learn more.

Alumni Couple's Library Gift Brings New Gathering Place to Campus

91ÇÑ×Ó alums Jordan ™77 and Patti Phillips Clark ™77 have named the Clark Family Café in The George Lawrence Abernethy Library. The rooftop café will become a central gathering space on campus. Learn more.

New Need-Based Scholarship Honors Beloved Professor and Lifelong Friend

Learn more about how a new need-based scholarship will benefit students, and how the relationships students at 91ÇÑ×Ó develop last a lifetime.

A College Credit Turned Into a Career in Uniform

Alum Denise Fanuiel Blackwell became the first woman and first Black student to graduate from the 91ÇÑ×Ó Reserve Officer Training Corps. On Veterans Day, we thank her and those who™ve served in the United States military for their service.

Spotlight on the Union Board, 91ÇÑ×Ó™s Biggest Social Programmers

President of the Union Board, Davis Varnado ™25, shares some of his favorite events hosted throughout the year by 91ÇÑ×Ó™s largest student programming organization from parties to off-campus excursions and trivia to student performances.

Colleges and universities are bracing for what™s to come when control of the executive branch changes hands in January. 91ÇÑ×Ó Professor Chris Marsicano outlines some of the hot button education issues that will occupy the next administration.

Leigha Hofmann ™25 on Dance, 91ÇÑ×Ó and Daring to Dream

During her time at 91ÇÑ×Ó, Leigha Hofmann '25 has pursued a unique academic path that combines her passions for dance, psychology, and education. Learn more about the dancer, choreographer and leader. 

Punk Rock Ph.D.: Jeremy Hunt ™03 Brings Creativity to Personal Pursuits and Projects for Alma Mater

An experimental musician and record label creator, Jeremy Hunt '03 reflects on how 91ÇÑ×Ó shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.

Election Day and Beyond: 91ÇÑ×Ó Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement

91ÇÑ×Ó™s long tradition of nurturing civil discourse and civic engagement will continue well beyond election day. Learn more about the college™s efforts to bridge partisan divides and educate students for lives of leadership and service.

91ÇÑ×Ó Remembers Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Price Zimmermann

91ÇÑ×Ó remembers T.C. Price Zimmerman, late vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. Zimmerman died Oct. 5.

DCI Forum Asks, ˜How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?™

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at 91ÇÑ×Ó brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.

Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for 91ÇÑ×Ó Students

Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan. 

Growing with Purpose: Charlie Hinnant ™72 Fund Supports Naming of Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ™19 as Innovator-in-Residence

Lucid Bots Founder Andrew Ashur ™19 will be the next Alumni Innovator-in-Residence at 91ÇÑ×Ó™s Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Ashur will help students innovate, learn and make connections as they develop new business ideas.